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Abnormal cycle:
There are many reasons why you can have an abnormal cycle. When you have one that doesn't occur during the predicted time frame, pregnancy needs to be ruled out. If the pregnancy test is negative, then you may want to be evaluated by a gynecologist to figure out what is causing the abnormal bleeding pattern. Infections, medication changes and abnormal tissue can cause changes in your cycle too.
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The menstrual cycle begins with the shedding of the uterine lining, resulting in bleeding from the vagina. A few weeks later, one ovary releases an egg and the uterine lining thickens in preparation for a potential pregnancy. Pregnancy can occur at this stage if sperm fertilizes the egg. If the egg is not fertilized, the egg will leave your body and menstrual bleeding begins again.
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Yes:
If you are talking about seeing blood clots coming out of your vagina, yes, that is normal. Just like if you cut your skin and then it clots and forms a scab, the blood coming out of your uterus can clot inside of your vagina before it comes out, especially if you are lying down or sitting down for more than about an hour.
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Heavy menses causes:
Heavy menstral bleeding and bleeding between cycle can be caused by endometriosis, thickened uterine lining, cancer, disorders with coagulation. You should get in to see your doc to be checked for anemia, loss of blood and the true cause of your heavy menses. Sometimes a simple outpatient uterine ablation is all you need to stop this problem.
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Get treated:
There are lots of treatment options for heavy periods. For women who are not done having periods birth control pills work well. Mirena (levonorgestrel) iuds can decrease bleeding significantly. There is a nonhormonal medication called Lysteda that works great. For those done with childbearing endometrial ablations are good options.
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Menorrhagia:
Passing large clots can occur when people have fibroids or other gynecologic problems. It needs to be evaluated by a gynecologist. If they don't find anything, you may benefit by seeing a hematologist who can check to make sure you don't have a bleeding disorder.
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YES AND NO:
Clots themselves can cause severe cramping when expelled. They are not a problem and usually can be treated by taking aleve (naproxen) prior to menstruation. Execssive clotting and very heavy flow can indicate fibroids in the uterus and can lead to anemia. Go to your gyn for evaluation and treatment.
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No:
Not really normal especially if you have never had it before. You should see your physician and ultimately probably an ob/gyn physician who can find out the cause and treat it appropriately.
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Likely irregular:
ovulation, probably from PCOS/insulin resistance.Decrease carbohydrates in diet may help ovulation.If pregnancy is desired, discuss with your doctor.if not need medication to regulate flow.
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Unlikely Pregnancy:
Clots are not an uncommon part of menstrual bleeding. This occurs when tissue of the uterine lining is shed (mistaken for clot) or when blood pools in the uterine cavity and forms clots before cramping expels it.
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Clotting:
Women tend to pass clots frequently during their periods. I doubt you fainted due to that. There may have been another reason. If you're known to have heavy periods, it is advisable to be checked for anemia to make sure you don't have that.
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Need evaluation:
By definition this is abnormal bleeding (not true menstrual cycles).Endometriosis can cause abnl menses, but depending on your age, weight, other causes may be contributing. Hx of irregular/skipping periods can result in build up of lining in uterus then heavy/irreg bleeding; thyroid problms, polyps, precancerous changes or cancer (of cvx or ut), ovarian cysts, fibroids can cause. Need to see gyn dr.
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Hello.:
Hello. I suggest that you see your gynecologist. He or she can determine the cause for irregular menses. Once that is determined, you can be provided more information about fertility questions. Take care.
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Everything NOT fine:
You need to be seen by a competent gynecologist and this will probably require biospy of the contents of your uterus. Let me be frank -- this is cancer until proved otherwise, and you'd better get an accurate diagnosis before it's too late.
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Menstrual refers to the monthly cycle in women which prepares the female for ovulation, generally once per month, which is that time of month that the egg can be fertilized by the male sperm, for the purpose of reproduction. Menstrual cycles start at the first day of menstruation. (it's always been curious to me that 'menstrual' and 'menopause' start with 'men...'-:).
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